'Therefore encourage one anouther and build each other up, just as you have been.' 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Year 5 Summer 2
Week 7
Literacy: We are carrying on with our research topics to create an information booklet for each one. Remember this is your literacy task so make sure the writing makes sense, is interesting and is grammatically correct. This week we would like you to choose: A PERSON THAT INSPIRES YOU. It could be a famous sports star, pop singer, artist, politician etc. Find out about their life, why did they choose the career they did? What was their upbringing like. And, perhaps most importantly of all, WHY do they inspire you? |
Maths: Continue to practice your times tables by creating a game that would help you practice. You could think about using playing cards, dice or dominoes etc… This week, we would like you to practice your adding and subtraction skills by adding/subtracting single digit numbers in your head, then move on to two digit and three digit numbers. What skills do you know that will help you. Are there any other tricks that you can use to help speed you up. Then, have a go at practicing your multiplicaton and division skills – think about mental methods and then practice column and bus stop methods. This will help you as you move into Year 6.
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ART This week we would like you to have a go at creating a city landscape using perspective.
This is the last week of our Islam topic. We would like you to create a poster/fact file about everything you have learned this term about the Islamic faith. OR A poster/fact file about Christianity, the other religion we looked at in Year 5.. Are there any similarities or differences? SUMMER HOLIDAYS Remember to practice the following things during the Summer Holidays if you can:- Times Tables, Reading different types of books, handwriting and spellings. HAVE A LOVELY SUMMER BREAK …. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN SEPTEMBER.
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Week 6
Year 5 Tasks to do: Mon 6th - Fri 10th July
- Continue to complete your learning log homework, and your project on your country from North America!
- Continue to read as many books as you can- write a recommendation for us to share back at school.
- Continue to practice your times tables and play lots of board and card games.
Literacy: Over the next three weeks we would like you to research three different topics and create an information booklet for each one. Remember this is your literacy task so make sure the writing makes sense, is interesting and is grammatically correct. This week we would like you to choose: A MUSICIAN OR COMPOSER. Find out about their life, their books and their inspiration behind the books. |
Maths: Continue to practice your times tables by creating a game that would help you practice. You could think about using playing cards, dice or dominoes etc… What about creating a snakes and ladders games with a multiplication question at the top of the ladder and a division question at the bottom of the snake. Don’t forget to try it out to make sure it works. You will need instructions and a way to record your results. |
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ART This week we would like you to have a go at creating an abstract animal masterpiece. All you need to do is sketch or print an outline of an animal of your choice, draw straight lines across the page and then colour in the sections. You might want to think about a colour scheme for the sections inside the animal and a different one for those around the outside.
This week we are looking at ‘What does heaven look like to you’.We would like you to create a piece of art or writing about what you believe Heaven looks like. You may want to include how you think you get there, what it looks like, what you can do there, or indeed whether you even believe in Heaven, and if not, why not. HISTORY To finish off our topic of the Civil War, we would like you to choose one of the key players that took part in the Civil War. You could choose: King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, Sir Richard Adderbury, Prince Rupert, Lord Jacob Astley, Lord Essex, Lord John Byron etc…. Research the person you have chosen and create a fact file about him. What part did he play in the Civil War? Did his actions change the event of the battle? How did they die? Etc…. |
Week 5
Year 5 Tasks to do: Mon 29th - Fri 3rd July
- Continue to complete your learning log homework, and your project on your country from North America!
- Continue to read as many books as you can- write a recommendation for us to share back at school.
- Continue to practice your times tables and play lots of board and card games.
Maths
Head over to White Rose and follow the daily lessons!
Continue to practice your times tables -
Literacy
Over the next three weeks we would like you to research three different topics and create an information booklet for each one.
Remember this is your literacy task so make sure the writing makes sense, is interesting and is grammatically correct.
This week we would like you to choose:
AN AUTHOR. Find out about their life, their books and their inspiration behind the books.
Art
To continue with our topic of the English Civil War, this week we would like you to draw a picture of Donnington Castle and Shaw House.
Take your time and get some detail on your drawings. Remember to use shading and relevant colours to bring your pictures to life.
History
To understand the role that Oliver Cromwell played in the Civil War.
- What laws did Oliver Cromwell create?
- Was he a saviour or a Usurper? (What does usurper mean?
- Was he any different to the King’s that had ruled before?
Create a poster or power point to show what you have found out.
- Do you agree/disagree with Oliver Cromwell’s views? How would the changes he made have made you feel?
RE
This week we are looking at Muslim beliefs and attitudes towards food, clothes and family.
Work your way through the PowerPoint and/or research on the Internet … then answer the following question:-
Does how Muslims behave and their attitude make a difference to whether they expect to go to heaven?
Computing
Carry on using Scratch. The following link will take you through the lessons to help you continue to create your rock band.
Week 4
Year 5 Tasks to do: Mon 22nd - Fri 26th June
- Continue to complete your learning log homework, and your project on your country from North America!
- Continue to read as many books as you can- write a recommendation for us to share back at school.
- Continue to practice your times tables and play lots of board and card games.
Literacy: Now that you have completed your poem, your next task is to turn it into a Picture Book.
You can do this by hand or on purple mash (look at your To Dos). Try and do a page per verse and illustrate accordingly.
Take your time and make sure your handwriting is neat and your spellings are all correct. Don’t rush your drawings!! |
Maths: Continue to practice your times tables. There are lots of games for you try some of the puzzles on the following website. Number riddle:- 2 5 7 10 25 50 100 73 183 398 748 Can you make up some of your own! |
DT This week you will be making your movable toy. Gather together everything you are going to need and then, following your design, begin making your toy. You can refere to the link which has lots of ideas:- It would be great if you could take some photos of your toy making in progress along with the finished item. RE This week we are looking at the 8 doors of Islam. What is Heaven to a Muslim?. Watch this clip and then answer the following question: Why do you think a Muslim wants to go to Jannah? How do you think they achieve this goal? Explain what Akhirah is (the afterlife and last judgement). Talk about each door in detail and how this belief influences the every day life of a Muslim. Draw the outline of a door and then choose one of the 8 doors to write about and explain how they think it influences a Muslim in their every day life. HISTORY To understand the links between Newbury and the Civil War. Research Donnington Castle, Shaw House and the part that they played in the Civil War. Who did the majority of our local area support? What happened in the battle of Newbury? Look at the following link:- Create a poster or power point to show what you have found out. Art Complete your final piece inspired by Maria Merian. Combine your bird/insect with your chosen flower/plant. Make it bright and colourful so that it is eye catching. Computing Carry on using Scratch. The following link will take you through the lessons to help you continue to create your rock band. |
Week 3 - Arts Week
- Please share with us your art on Purple Mash - there is an art sharing board.
- Continue to complete your learning log homework, and your project on your country from North America!
- Continue to read as many books as you can- write a recommendation for us to share back at school.
- Continue to practice your times tables and play lots of board and card games.
Maths
Head over to White Rose and follow the daily lessons!
Practice your times tables. There are lots of games for you try some of the puzzles on this website.
Literacy
Over the next few weeks, you will be exploring and writing a narrative poem.
So, this week we would like you to write your narrative poem based on a fairy tale.
- Think about the verses of your poem and the rhythm. (Rhyme is a great way to give your poem rhythm).
- Make sure you include interesting vocabulary, and lots of description (similes and metaphors).
Next week, You will be turning your poem into a picture book, so bear that in mind while you are writing this week!
Arts Week
This week we are having a virtual art week! So we’d like you to spend lots of time doing arty things this week. We are focussing on our drawing and colouring skills in particular.
The theme across the school is birds and in Year 5 we are looking at birds of prey! So, start off by researching different types of birds of prey, Where do they live? What do they eat? Can you spot any outside? (There are lots of red kites flying above Newbury and Thatcham.)
Then have a go at sketching some birds of prey. We have found some useful drawing tutorials on YouTube that you can follow. But there are many more that you might like to try!
Next have a go at colouring some birds of prey. We have created a colouring sheet for an owl; eagle, and red kite with a picture of the bird- try and match the colours. You might want to follow the colouring tutorial video first, it has some useful tips on how to colour neatly!
Finally, choose a bird of prey and do a really detailed picture, think about the shape, tone and colour of the bird. Spend time looking at the picture, and sketch lightly until you are happy with the look. Then spend lots of time carefully colouring your bird. Remember to colour in the same direction and not to leave any white gaps. If you have card or sketching paper I would use it, if not paper will be fine!
If you can, take pictures of your artwork and upload it onto purple mash so we can see!
Week 2
- Continue to complete your learning log homework, and your project on your country from North America!
- Continue to read as many books as you can- write a recommendation for us to share back at school.
- Continue to practice your times tables and play lots of board and card games.
Literacy
Over the next few weeks, you will be exploring and writing a narrative poem.
So, this week we would like you:
- Choose a fairy tale that you are going to turn into a poem. Read the story and draw a story map!
- Think about the characters and create a word web of interesting vocabulary and descriptive phrases- maybe some rhyming words.
- Think about the setting and create a word web of interesting vocabulary and descriptive phrases.
- Begin to write a draft of your poem. Remember a draft is to jot your ideas down, you can go back and edit it later!
You may want to use Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes (video below with last weeks work) to give you ideas!
Maths
Head over to White Rose and follow the daily lessons!
Practice your times tables. There are lots of games for you try on the following website.
DT
This term we will be making a movable toy. This week, you are going to begin planning your moveable toy
Think about how you want your toy to move – push/pull using string, balloon, batteries or lolly sticks etc, moveable limbs using split pins or treasury tags etc.
Draw your design, thinking about colours, size, materials etc....
This link has lots of ideas:-
Art
This week, we would like you to choose a flower or plant to draw in detail. You can copy or draw one from your garden/ in your house! Then find a picture of a bird or insect and have a go at drawing that too. Remember not to rush and to take your time drawing.
Computing
Over the next few weeks we will be practicing our computing skills using Scratch. This link will take you through the lessons to help you create a rock band.
Fitness
Continue practicing some sports day events:- long jump, shuttle runs, throwing beanbags in hoops etc...
Can you design and make an obstacle course. Draw it, or take some pictures.
RE
BIG QUESTION: How do Muslims put God first?
Who was Muhammed? Watch this clip to remind you:-
Then watch the following clip to help you answer the big question:-
Record your thoughts.
Why do you think it is important to Muslims that they behave like this towards each other?
History
This week we would like you to find about the key battles of the English Civil War. Look at the Battle of Naseby, the Battle of Newbury, the Battle of Edgehill and the Battle of Marston Moor.
Find out:
- Who won the battle?
- How many men died?
- Which battle do you think was the most important?
- Which towns in England supported which side?
- Which side was winning overall and by how much?
- Which side do you support, and why?
Week 1
- Continue to complete your learning log homework, and your project on your country from North America!
- Continue to read as many books as you can- write a recommendation for us to share back at school.
- Continue to practice your times tables and play lots of board and card games.
Literacy
Over the next few weeks, you will be exploring and writing a narrative poem.
So, this week we would like you:
- To find out what a narrative poem is.
- To read and explore a range of narrative poems. There are some great examples on this document. Also, have a look at Roald Dahl’s revolting rhymes. If you don’t have the book, there are some brilliant videos on YouTube!
- Choose three of your favourite poems and:
- write a brief overview of the story
- Tell us what features of a poem there were (rhyme, alliteration, similes etc.)
- Tell us what did you liked about it?
This website has some lovely poems and illustrations!
Maths
Head over to White Rose and follow the daily lessons!
You can also have a go at this countdown game.
Art
This term you will be creating a piece of art inspired by artist and naturalist Maria Merian. This week we would like you to research Maria Merian. Who was she? Where was she from? What did she research? –We’d love you to share anything you find on purple mash!
Then choose one of her natural drawings and have a go at copying it.
RE
BIG QUESTION: Does belief in Akhirah (life after death) help Muslims lead good lives?
Work through the Power point and use the information sheets to help.
Then answer the big question. What do you think?
DT
This term we will be making a movable toy. This week, can you research different ways that toys move – Useful vocabulary ... wheels, arms, legs, string, handle, button, roll, bend, twist, jump, bounce, wiggle, spin, push, pull, throw, twist, tow, wind-up, turn on/off.
Start to think about what kind of toy you would like to make:- a push/pull toy, a flying kite, a moveable car, a wind up aeroplane, a roaring monster – the options are limitless.
Fitness
Begin practicing some sports day events:- long jump, shuttle runs, throwing beanbags in hoops etc...
Can you design and make an obstacle course. Draw it, or take some pictures.
History - The Civil War
This term we are looking at the English Civil War.
Look this sheet of information about why the civil war started. Look at each reason and decide if it is to do with money, power or religion. Then tell us which reason you think was the most important and why.
- Who was it between?
- Which side would you have been on? Why?
- What was life like before?
- What is the difference between a war and a civil war?